What to do with blue violet and purple

Start with an oval of blue violet paint that has dried on the artists palette. Adhere it to artist canvas that has been painted some lovely color.

Add two smaller ovals, one on each side. Similar shape and color tend to give a design visual harmony.

Add two small squares to make a pattern. Same colors but different shapes; we are seeking the balance between monotony (boring!) and discord (Yuk!)

Switch the squares and ovals around. Either way works. It's up to you. Don't worry. Really. The design police are not out to get you.

Start adding beads. Oops, I forgot to tell you you would need some beads. And some silver wire and a couple other tools. Hey this is not a tutorial, its a demonstration of artistic harmony.

So what we're after is the right blend of same but different. Similar color and texture, different sizes and shapes. At every step it should have that harmonious balance. Really, you could frame that and hang it on the wall.

At this point I have turned my pristine little work area into a beautiful mess. Take a moment to tidy up. Have some coffee. Breathe. See you in a bit.

Now how should it be framed to make it really pop?

With wine red colored leather!

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Where it All Started

I have always believed that people love to see behind the scenes in the artist studio. It’s like looking behind the curtain and seeing what goes on backstage, to see how the art is crafted, what tools and materials are used, and how the artist thinks. To this end, I am thrilled to unveil a new video that tells my story of the origins of Parts of Art. A big shout out to the producer and videographer @Moguefilms . Here are some of the pieces seen on the video. Want to see more? visit my shop here

Just add paint!

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The Making of a Show piece

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